OCTOBER 2021

Events & Festivals

October 8 & 9
Greek To Go Festival
This year, the Festival is “Greek to Go'' featuring delicious handmade delicacies created by church members. Baklava, moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki, gyros, Greek salads and tantalizing desserts are available for online ordering. Pickup is then available from 3-7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Plus, guided tours of the church are available during pickup hours. For full details and menu, go to www.staugustinegreekfestival.com

October 13
Wild Edibles Tour 
Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky to learn about wild edibles and medicinal plants found in our county parks. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | October 13 | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Rd., St. Augustine. Bring your questions and journals to record your findings. This program is free and open to all ages, must register for a program. Contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us.

October 15
The Link 
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Event. 425 Town Plaza Ave, Ponte Vedra, Fl 32081. 6:00pm to 11:00pm $60 per person and includes: Live music with Javier Perez - Ventura Band.Traditional dances from the Hispanic Culture. Samples of food from different Hispanic countries. Immersive room. Where you will virtually travel in less than 15 minutes to different Hispanic countries in the most realistic way possible. Alcoholic Drinks (21+ years age) Mexican Beer and Sangria. Kids years 10 and under are FREE. Buy the tickets here: https://bit.ly/3hJCENP
https://www.thelink.zone/  or on facebook.

October 15 to 17
Rhythm & Ribs 
Enjoy three days of live music, award-winning BBQ, craft beer, vendors, kids’ rides and more at Francis Field. The festival is Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This year's headliners include Travis Tritt, Muscadine Bloodline and Walker Montgomery. 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine For more information, visit www.rhythmandribs.net or email info@rhythmandribs.net.

October  22 to  24
Creatures of the Night
Join the wild side for 3 nights of treats, costumes and fun! Meet eerie bugs and beasts in this hands-on experience while collecting Creatures of the Night cards around the park. It’s sure to be a spooktacular time! Enjoy Trick-or-Treating fun at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm from 5:30-7 p.m. each night. Dress in your costume and meet eerie bugs and beasts in this hands-on experience, all while collecting Creatures of the Night cards around the park. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 2-11

October 28 & 29
Owl Prowl
Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky at various county parks to learn about the creatures of the night. Explore our county parks at sunset in search of our resident owls who live in the park. Bring your questions and share your stories about the night time forest activities. This event is FREE and open to all ages, but you MUST register to attend.October 28 | 6:15-8:45 p.m. | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Park Rd., St. Augustine/ October 29 | 6:15-8:45 p.m. | Canopy Shores Park, 804 Christina Dr., St. Augustine.904-209-0348, 2060 SR 13, St. Johns www.sjcfl.us/recreation

October 23, 2021
Trunk or Treat at Awetism Wonderland
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Come dressed in your Halloween best! We have all sorts of fun planned including sensory activities, take home art projects, followed by trunk or treating, music, and candy! Enjoy this trunk or treat event for kids on the autism spectrum and their families!We have time slots available at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00PM. Tickets are $20 for one child or $25 for the family. We can’t wait to see you there!tawetismwonderland.com/trunk-or-treat

Spooky Things to do 

St. Augustine Lighthouse 
Dark of the Moon Tours
Find out why the Syfy Network’s Ghost Hunters program called the Lighthouse the “Mona Lisa of paranormal sites.” Tour the top of the tower of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and explore the eerie Keeper’s House. Tours begin at 8:30 p.m. on select dates and tickets are $25 and reservations are required. www.staugustinelighthouse.org/

Old St. Johns County 
Jail Haunting Experience
Hear countless hair-raising stories of supernatural occurrences that have been reported here, including cold spots, strange odors, unexplained banging noises, wailing and laughter, barking dogs, orbs of light and, yes, even an apparition or two. The tour takes place nightly at 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $31.94. www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/old-jail

St. Augustine Ghostly 
Experience Tour
As seen on the Travel Channel, History Channel, and Discover Channel, the Ghostly Experience Tour explores famous haunted sites and shares theories behind different types of paranormal activity. Follow your guide under the eerie glimmer of lantern light to explore back alleys and ghostly haunts. $25 for adults, children under 6 free. www.ghosttoursofstaugustine.net/tours

Upcoming

November 4,6,7 
Bartram Trail High School Theatre 
Department is presenting Clue
Based on the classic board game and the 1985 film, this is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Join us at Boddy Manor, along with the six mysterious suspects, and have an evening (or afternoon) filled with murder, mystery, and mayhem. Mark your calendars and purchase your tickets today! For show times and ticket information, please scan the QR code or visit: https://bit.ly/2UoWupk  (Tickets: $15.00 )

Performance Dates: 
Thursday, November 4th @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 6th @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 7th @ 2:00 PM
Location: 
Bartram Trail High School (Auditorium)
7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy
St Johns, FL 32259

December 10, 11
Nutcracker Ballet
Community Nutcracker presents the 30th anniversary performance of The Nutcracker Ballet at the Florida Theatre. Performances include Friday, December 10th at 7:30pm; Saturday December 11th Matinee at 1:00pm; Galla performance at 7:30pm.  Purchase tickets at the Florida Theatre box office. For more information visit www.jaxnutcracker.org or call 904-355-2787.

​Fall Happenings in the Arts

St. Augustine Art Association to host Tactile, Member Show Exhibits

by Eric Rakov

October is National Sensory Processing Awareness Month, and the St. Augustine Art Association will be hosting a tactile exhibit with the Florida DeafBlind Association  and sponsored by VyStar Credit Union. Not only is the art fun to look at, but for the blind and visually impaired, it’s engaging and interactive. The artists push the limits of conventional visual art to create sculptures, reliefs, mixed media, ceramics, and fiber art that can be enjoyed and experienced by everyone (hand washing as well as sanitizer will be available and encouraged). Each piece has a Braille sign, made by students from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) to make the art even more accessible. An installation of art done by FSDB students who attend the Blind Ambition Art Club is also on display in the exhibit.

As the summer months come to a close, the St. Augustine Art Association will feature an exciting exhibition season starting with its annual Fall Members Show, on display during the month of October. Local and regional artists have stayed busy these past few months and are thrilled to have new work in the gallery and online. This annual exhibition is a testament to the vibrancy of the local art scene and includes works in a variety of style, medium and subjects. Artists of all skill levels and backgrounds are able to showcase their work in the Fall Members Show and be awarded for their artistic achievements. Pieces will be judged and prizes awarded by our show sponsor, 97Park Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Artwork is for sale and benefits the artists and programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. 
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Both the Tactile Show and Fall Members’ Show open at the Art Association, on October 1, during First Friday Art Walk from 5-9pm and will be on display through October 31, 2021. The gallery is open to the public Tues - Friday 1-4pm and located at 22 Marine Street in Historic Downtown. Admission to the gallery is free. Exhibits and additional information is available online at http://www.staaa.org. 

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Through October 18th
Erika Sobrack: 
Suburban Echoes at
Lightner Museum
Lightner Museum presents Ericka Sobrack: Suburban Echoes as the final Lightner Local exhibition of 2021 series. Sobrack’s small-scale landscape paintings focus on domestic scenes of suburban America. Shrouded in darkness, the paintings deconstruct familiar environments, creating dream-like settings that amplify feelings of anticipation, angst, and trepidation. The exhibition runs through October 18. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.lightnermuseum.org.

Through January 3
From River to Ocean: The 200th Anniversary Photography Exhibition
The 200th Anniversary Photography Exhibition titled “From River to Ocean” will be on display 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Friday, through January 3, 2022. Local photographers submitted photography depicting five districts throughout St. Johns County and photos were chosen by a panel to be part of this exhibit. A total of 24 photographers were chosen, with 44 photographs on view in this display. Admission is free. St. Johns County Administration, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine www.facebook.com

October 29 to March 7
Tom Schifanella: 
Faces of the Alcazar at the Lightner Museum 
A compelling glimpse of life behind-the-scenes at Henry Flagler’s Alcazar Hotel. Through large-format photographs, the exhibition documents fragmentary clippings from early-20th century motion picture magazines pasted to the walls of the Alcazar staff quarters by the immigrant staff who lived and worked at the hotel.

October 29, 2021 – September 30, 2022
Picturing a Nation 
A major reinstallation of American paintings and sculpture from the Lightner Museum’s permanent collection. From America’s great vistas and natural wonders, to intimate scenes of St. Augustine, the exhibition presents a vibrant vision of America on a local and national scale through late-19th and early 20th century American art.

October 1 & First Fridays throughout the year
First Friday Art Walk From 5:00 to 9:00pm! The Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA) welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment. Each gallery has its own style, and they are located in and around the downtown area and over the Bridge of Lions on Anastasia Island and St. Augustine Beach. Visit artgalleriesofstaugustine.com for a complete list of galleries and map. 
 
For easy mobility downtown, patrons and visitors can enjoy the complimentary shuttle service that runs from 6pm-9:00pm provided by Old Town Trolleys. If riding the trolley, please follow any of their COVID-19 guidelines. To use this service, shuttle stickers may be picked up at any participating AGOSA gallery. Shuttles can be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold Art Gallery near Hypolita Street.